A company is deploying tablets to field workers. The tablets will store sensitive client data and will be used to access the company's internal applications over the internet. The company wants to ensure that if a tablet is lost, the data on it is protected, and that data transmitted from the tablet is protected. Which two features should be enabled? (Select all that apply.)

A VPN for all network connections

A screen lock with a short timeout

Why is encryption important for data transmitted over a public Wi-Fi network?

It allows the data to be stored on the network's servers

It increases the speed of the wireless connection

It verifies the identity of the network administrator

It prevents the data from being read if intercepted by an attacker

A company is concerned about data breaches from lost USB drives. Employees frequently copy sensitive files to USB drives to work from home. Which measure best protects the data on the USB drives?

Store USB drives in a locked drawer at the office.

Use USB drives that support hardware encryption.

Require employees to delete files from USB drives after use.

Label USB drives with employee names.

A remote employee needs to access the company's internal file server from home. The employee's internet connection is not trusted. Which technology should the employee use to ensure the data exchanged is protected?

An antivirus program on the employee's computer.

A virtual private network (VPN) connection to the company's network.

A strong password for the file server.

A firewall on the employee's home router.

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A company is deploying tablets to field workers. The tablets will store sensitive client data and will be used to access the company's internal applications over the internet. The company wants to ensure that if a tablet is lost, the data on it is protected, and that data transmitted from the tablet is protected. Which two features should be enabled? (Select all that apply.)
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Why is encryption important for data transmitted over a public Wi-Fi network?
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A company is concerned about data breaches from lost USB drives. Employees frequently copy sensitive files to USB drives to work from home. Which measure best protects the data on the USB drives?
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A remote employee needs to access the company's internal file server from home. The employee's internet connection is not trusted. Which technology should the employee use to ensure the data exchanged is protected?
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Which technology is used to encrypt data in transit from a mobile device to a website?
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Why is encryption important for data transmitted over a public Wi-Fi network?

A company is concerned about data breaches from lost USB drives. Employees frequently copy sensitive files to USB drives to work from home. Which measure best protects the data on the USB drives?

A remote employee needs to access the company's internal file server from home. The employee's internet connection is not trusted. Which technology should the employee use to ensure the data exchanged is protected?

Which technology is used to encrypt data in transit from a mobile device to a website?

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